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We Have A WINNER!!!

Last week Frank Carey from Papa's Workshop offered to give away one of his excellent Lifters for the DeWalt DW-788 or the Delta 40-690 scroll saws. I know this giveaway was somewhat limited but I wanted to give Frank and his excellent product some love.

I have known and worked with Frank for many years and he is a valued creator to the scroll saw community. Besides offering The Lifter he also has other products on his site including personalized patterns and more. Make sure you check out his site even if you don't need The Lifter.

Ok..... Let get to the winner......

BARRY BURNS

from Pompano Beach Fl.

Barry, I will get your entry over to Frank so he can contact you

and ship your prize. Congratulations.

Thanks to everyone who entered. I wish you all could win but that might put Frank out of business so we don't want that.

Amazon has the Saw alone for $629.99. With the stand and foot switch their price is $709.98. That is an $89 savings over Home Depot. From what I can see the Amazon price is right there with the lowest prices online.

Let's talk about what happened with the Excalibur scroll saw the last few years. For many years General International distributed the Excalibur scroll saw in North America. The saw was manufactured in Taiwan to very high-quality standards. I own one and have always be very happy with it.

Several months back out of the blue we could no longer find any stock of the Excalibur saw in any store or online. We were told at first that it was just back ordered. Months went by and the rumor mill was saying that the machine was dead and gone. It was difficult to get solid information about what was happening.

I reached out to a few industry sources and basically determined that General International and the Taiwanese manufacturer were in some kind of contract dispute. I figured the machine was probably gone.

Well, I guess they could not mend their dispute/contract because General International now has the Excalibur saws manufactured in China.

What does this mean for quality control? I don't know. There is always the concern that a new manufacturer might need some time to get all the kinks worked out. I am sure it is a monumental task to set up a line to manufacture a complex machine like the Excalibur saw.

I have not had a chance to get my hands on one of the machines manufactured in China yet. I can not give a first-hand review. I'll do my best to get one next year and test it out.

The good news is that the machine has been selling for a few months now and I am not hearing anything from you guys. When there are problems I usually hear about it. I have had two industry insiders tell me the machine is noisier than the old machine.

Time will tell. If you decide to buy this machine just use the same advice I give for all tool purchases. Buy from a reputable source with a good return policy.

Last chance to order Personalized Christmas Ornament Patterns.

I think it is time to stop taking orders for the ornament patterns. I will keep the order form up another day. After that these patterns will no longer be available. They will be retired. I want to thank all of you who ordered the patterns this year. It was another successful year for orders. It was much appreciated.

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Products for your consideration:

Scroll Saw Pattern Design Tutorial: DVD
Let me teach you to create a beautiful wooden portrait pattern. I will show you everything you need from start to finish. The video will show you the free software program you can download for Windows or Mac OS. I will show you how to install the program and configure it for best results.

Then I will show you the technique to take your photograph and make a pattern from it. When the pattern is complete we will go in the shop and cut it.

This is the end of the daily posts. Keep scrolling for lot's more scrolls saw fun!

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Heritage Wood Specialties. Scroll saw ready boards!

Heritage Wood Specialties is a nationally recognized supplier of superior quality hardwoods to fine woodworkers across the US and Canada. Novice hobbyists and experienced enthusiasts alike can enjoy the high quality woodworking materials and kits available from Heritage Wood Specialties.
Great source for scroll saw ready boards.

Seyco

Seyco began business in 1986 with the goal to supply the best customer support and quality products in the scroll saw industry. I have worked with Seyco on many occasions and I can tell you they are simply the best. Please do yourself a favor and click the image above. Steve Good

Wooden Vases on the Scroll Saw Book $12 Each

Each digital book is available for download immediately after payment.

The books are $12 per edition and contains eight unique patterns each.
Watch the following video to see how easy these beautiful scroll saw vases
are to make.

Order the $3 pdf Catalog

This is a PDF of all the patterns in my free catalog. It is for Windows only and has a program to automatically download the pattern to your computer. Please watch the video below before you order.
Click the picture to order.

You do not need a PayPal account to order. At the bottom of the PayPal page is a button that will allow you to pay with a credit card. After successful payment click the Return to Merchant button for the download.

Stencil Printer 1.7

Stencil Printer Instruction Video.

The Scrollsaw Workshop Stencil Printer 1.7 is my latest software for creating patterns. It will create key chain fobs, desk name plates and more. Click the image above to download the latest version. It is free to use donationware. This software is for Windows PC only.

Scroll Saw Pattern Printer update 1.1

Scroll Saw Keychain Pattern Maker

Use the Scroll Saw Keychain Maker to start a small keychain business. Build yourself a nice display and make up severl keychains with common names. Sell at craft shows, on Ebay or at work. Everyone needs a keychain. Take custom orders. Heck just make them and give them away as gifts. It's all made easy with the Scroll Saw Keychain Maker.
Watch the video demonstration then download the file below and get started with the fun.

The following link will start the download process. After the file download is complete just click the setup file and the program will be installed.

Download the Oval Keychain Pattern Maker.

Enjoy designing and printing these great personalized key chains. Give them as gifts, make them for fun or sell them at craft shows. It's easy, just watch the video demo then download and install the program. You will be designing these fun projects in minutes. Windows PC only.

T-Shirts and More.

Show your love for the hobby and support the Scrollsaw Workshop. Safe and secure order fullfilled by CafePress. Take a look. You are sure to find something you like. CLICK THE IMAGE to visit the store.

The Lifter

Papa's Custom Patterns.

Philip Lowndes Noah's Arc Pattern Available. Watch the video below.

This video is from Philip Lowndes. He is the designer of this beautiful Noah's Arc puzzle pattern. If you would like the pattern follow the link below.

Think Safety

Remember to keep the safety of yourself and others in your work shop in your thoughts at all times. Always wear eye and ear protection. Follow all the manufactures warnings that came with your power tools. If I demonstrate something on this web site that you don't feel is safe, don't do it. Your safety is your responsibility. Fingers are handy things, try to keep all of them.__________________________

Disclaimer:The Scrollsaw Workshop Blog is in no way affiliated with or sponsored by Scroll Saw Woodworking and Crafts Magazine formerly (Scroll Saw Workshop Magazine) or it's publisher Fox Chapel Publishing.